Applications
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Inks & Paints Industry |
As Lacquer sandling sealer, Glasswood lacquer,
Lacquer thinner, LP inks, quickset inks, heatset & coldset inks
etc |
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Packaging |
As a media Solvent |
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Adhesives |
For production of Glues, etc. |
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Pharmaceutical |
For mfg. Cotrimoxazole tabs, sulphamethoxazole
etc |
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Photographic Films & Plates |
For creating lustre in photgraphic films to last
long |
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Chemical Formula: |
CH3COOC2H5 |
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Common Synonyms: |
Ethyl ethanoate, Acetic Acid ethyl ester,
Ethanoic acid ethyl ester |
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Physical Properties: |
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Abbreviation: |
E/A |
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Appearance: |
Colorless Liquid |
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Molecular weight: |
88 |
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Properties at 400C: |
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Density: |
832.5 kg/m3 |
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Sp. Heat Capacity: |
0.4969 kcal/kg0C |
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Thermal Conductivity: |
0.110 kcal/ m hr0C |
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Viscosity: |
0.267 cP |
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Typical Analysis: |
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Color: |
Colorless |
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Acidity: |
0.01 % |
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Residual Order: |
NIL |
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Moisture Content: |
0.1 % |
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Distillation Range: |
76 – 78.50C |
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Boiling Point: |
760C |
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Drying Point: |
78.50C |
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Purity: |
99.9 % |
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Packaging: |
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UN/No: |
1173 |
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Packaging group: |
II |
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Major hazard class: |
3.0 |
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Applications: |
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It is used as a solvent in inks, in paints,
nitrocellulose, varnishes and lacquers. As a flavor in
pharmaceuticals. As a synthetic fruit essence, in perfumes, in
photographic films and plates. It is also used for flexible
packaging. It is also used as a co-extractant of camphor, fats,
oils, and antibiotics. |
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Health And Safety Information: |
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Highly Flammable
Vapor/Air Mixture Explosive
Harmful if swallowed
Irritant
Personal Protection: Safety glasses, Adequate ventilation
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